This Is The Place Heritage Park

This Is The Place Heritage Park brings Utah's pioneer history to life with hands-on experiences that keep kids engaged for hours. Children can explore authentic historic buildings, meet costumed interpreters, dig for gemstones, pan for real gold, ride ponies, and interact with friendly farm animals,making history feel like an adventure rather than a lesson.

• ✓Real gold panning where kids keep any gold flakes they find
• ✓Gemstone mining sluice where children dig for treasures to take home
• ✓Hands-on pioneer activities like candle making, rope making, and butter churning
• ✓Petting zoo with goats, sheep, chickens, and other farm animals
• ✓Train and pony rides around the historic village

1. 1.Arrive right at opening (10 AM) to beat crowds and experience the most popular activities like gold panning and pony rides before lines form.
2. 2.Wear comfortable walking shoes,the park covers 450 acres with dirt paths and uneven terrain throughout the historic village.
3. 3.Bring cash for add-on activities like gemstone mining ($8-12) and pony rides, as not all stations accept cards.
4. 4.Visit the Jennings Barn first to see the farm animals when they're most active in the morning, then work your way through the village buildings.
5. 5.Pack sunscreen and hats,there's limited shade between buildings, especially during summer months.

Visit on weekday mornings in late spring (May) or early fall (September) for comfortable temperatures, smaller crowds, and the most interactive demonstrations. Saturdays get busiest with birthday parties and local families.

Admission is around $15-18 for adults and $10-13 for children (check website for current pricing and seasonal variations). Free parking is available on-site. There's a cafe with basic snacks and drinks, but many families pack picnic lunches to enjoy in designated areas.

The park is closed Sundays year-round. Summer months (June-August) offer the fullest experience with all activities operating, though it can get very hot. The park hosts special events like Night of the Pioneers in July and Christmas at the Heritage Park in December. Some outdoor activities may be limited during winter months.

Olive Garden and Texas Roadhouse are both about 2 miles away on Foothill Drive, offering familiar kid-friendly menus. For a quicker option, there's a McDonald's and Chick-fil-A just 5 minutes away at the mouth of Emigration Canyon.